Showing pictures or videos of naked children showering is “not a big problem” in Indonesia, the country’s top envoy in Hong Kong said, blaming “cultural difference” for the arrest of an Indonesian domestic worker who live-streamed footage of her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based Johnson Electric to spend $350M, create 326 jobs in Ontario, Wynne says
HONG KONG—Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says Johnson Electric will invest more than $350 million in new equipment and capacity in Ontario, which she says is expected to create 326 new jobs. Wynne, who is on a trade mission to China and Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
Task force urges Hong Kong to use caution when eyeing country park land for development
Developing Hong Kong’s protected country parks for housing will have to meet a “very high” threshold, an advisory committee warned on Tuesday, urging the government to “proceed with caution”. The government-appointed Task Force on Land Supply ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up set to offer navigation, signage translation app to mainland airports
China’s massive investment in airports is opening up opportunities for companies like Hong Kong’s Cherrypicks that offer navigation services to help travellers find their way around the cavernous hubs. Founded in 2000 by Jason Chiu, Cherrypicks will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong migrant worker group calls for more training after helper is arrested for video of children in shower
A migrant worker group has called for more training and better guidelines to help overseas domestic workers understand the cultural differences between their home countries and Hong Kong, after a helper was arrested for live streaming herself giving ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial boss Ivan Chan receives life sentence at retrial for murdering his mistress
A finance company director who took six years to admit that he killed his mistress and dumped her body in a rubbish trolley parked outside a Hong Kong village was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday after he was found guilty of murder for the second time. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial boss Ivan Chan guilty of murder in the death of his mistress
A finance company director who took six years to admit that he killed his mistress and dumped her body in a rubbish trolley parked outside a Hong Kong village was found guilty of murder on Tuesday. A High Court jury of six men and one woman returned a 6-1 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam talks up Saudi Arabia as trade partner in ‘Belt and Road’ push
Hong Kong’s leader said Saudi Arabia could be a valuable export market for the city’s professional and financial services, as she vowed on Tuesday to continue her overseas trips promoting Hong Kong and exploring business opportunities. Chief Executive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cannot reject Chinese Communist Party leadership, says Beijing’s top man in city
He began by first noting that the constitution was the basis of the country’s sovereignty and also the foundation for the “one country, two systems” principle, under which Hong Kong is given a high degree of autonomy. Apart from these obvious aspects ... ( read original story ...)
International property summit in Hong Kong draws 900 real estate executives, corporate leaders from across the globe
HONG KONG, CHINA–(Marketwired – Dec 4, 2017) – Asia's premier property leaders' summit, the annual MIPIM Asia, concluded last week after welcoming more than 900 of the world's top-level real estate professionals and industry experts. The annual event ... ( read original story ...)
Hebei Construction US$297m IPO is first in Hong Kong to target China’s massive Xiongan project
A share offering this week of up to HK$2.32 billion (US$297 million) by China’s Hebei Construction will be the first listing in Hong Kong of a company linked to Beijing’s ambitious Xiongan special economic zone project. Xiongan New Area, established in ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong property in central Kowloon attracts high-end buyers
Central Kowloon has seen a new wave of residential construction over the last year or so, as developers have ventured out to undertake ambitious projects to build luxury residences. Kerry Properties, Wheelock Properties and Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP ... ( read original story ...)
Too much Hong Kong property is built and priced around naive ignorance and misplaced optimism towards climate change
When Typhoon Hato swept over Hong Kong three months ago – the first Typhoon signal 10 since Vincent in 2012 – I watched for the second time in five years the tidal surge swamp the vacant village house built optimistically on the waterfront near to me ... ( read original story ...)
And the Winners are: Asia’s Best Property Projects Revealed at 2017 MIPIM Asia Awards in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, CHINA–(Marketwired – Dec 1, 2017) – World renowned architectural and design firms, leading developers and property industry professionals from across the globe were recognised at the MIPIM Asia Gala Dinner for their contributions to the ... ( read original story ...)